Where to Stay
Sydney Contemporary week is one of the best excuses to visit Sydney – or to finally play tourist in your own city.
Our hotel partners are offering exclusive rates for Fair visitors, whether you’re flying in or simply making a night of it. Rooms fill fast during Fair week, we recommend you book early.
Ace Hotel Sydney
Ace Hotel Sydney lives in a rejuvenated, hundred-year-old Heritage Federation Warehouse building — home to the first brick kiln in Australia. Inspired by the vibrant neighbourhood, Ace Sydney is a communal space that offers casual, considered accommodations, designed with care by Flack Studio. Drawing inspiration from architect Robin Boyd’s paradigm-shifting book, The Australian Ugliness, the paintings of Indigenous Australian artist Albert Namatjira and the building site’s legacy of pottery and ceramic creation, Flack Studio has conjured a hotel that’s a deep homage to Australia. Inside the hotel, find original pieces by celebrated Australian artists, including Nadia Hernandez, Nell, Julia Gutman, Jason Phu and more.
Nestled against the CBD in Surry Hills, Ace is easily accessible by bus and train, and just a 9-minute drive to Carriageworks, or a 25 minute walk.
There are four dining options at Ace Hotel Sydney: Kiln, The Lobby, LOAM, and Good Chemistry.
Kiln is the crown of Ace Hotel Sydney, situated 18 stories above Surry Hills.
The Lobby offers craft cocktails, wines by the glass and beers in addition to snacks and shareable small plates.
LOAM serves up essential elements that breathe life into all pleasures. LOAM is about staying connected to what matters and serving up the best ingredients for a better product.
Good Chemistry is an airy café with ample seating, opening right up onto the laneway. The café’s name recalls the space’s former life as the factory of Soul Pattinson Chemists. It is open daily for dine-in or takeaway, serving a refined selection of breakfast dishes, freshly baked pastries, market salads and sandwiches
Special Offer
Sydney Contemporary guests can enjoy an exclusive discount of up to 15% on stays. Book through the link below or use SYDCONTKT10 at checkout. Valid for stays during 31 August until 10 September.
47-53 Wentworth Ave, Sydney
NSW 2000, Australia
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Capella Sydney
Art and culture aficionados are invited to elevate their Sydney Contemporary experience with a luxurious stay at Capella Sydney, recently named No. 12 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels, where heritage, contemporary design, and immersive cultural programming converge in the heart of the city’s historic Sandstone Precinct. Housed within the meticulously restored 1912 Department of Education building, moments from Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour, the hotel offers an enriching stay defined by understated luxury, curated artwork, and thoughtfully designed interiors that celebrate Australia’s cultural and architectural heritage.
Capella Sydney is located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, just moments from Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House and the city’s historic Sandstone Precinct. The hotel offers a luxurious base for exploring the city, with Sydney Contemporary at Carriageworks just a 15 minute drive or 30 minute train away. The nearest station to Carriageworks is Redfern.
- Full daily breakfast served in our signature restaurant, Brasserie 1930, from 6.30am – 10.30am.
- Complimentary in-room non-alcoholic beverages from your personal bar.
- Exclusive access to The Living Room – a private guest sanctuary hosted by our Capella Culturists. A space for connection and discovery, The Living Room offers complimentary refreshments throughout the day, an evening ritual, and thoughtfully curated cultural programming designed to connect guests with Sydney’s stories, heritage and local experiences.
- Access to Auriga Spa, Pool, and Fitness Centre.
- Complimentary pressing of five (5) laundry items per stay.
- Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet.
- In-room Fluidform at Home workouts to keep you feeling energised and refreshed.
Guests enjoy a daily breakfast at Brasserie 1930, setting the tone for each day of discovery, along with thoughtful inclusions such as a complimentary non-alcoholic minibar, high-speed wireless internet, access to Auriga Spa, indoor pool, and fitness centre, in-room Fluidform at Home wellness programming, and complimentary pressing of up to five garments per stay.
Guests are also invited into The Living Room, an exclusive residential-style sanctuary hosted by Capella Culturists. Open throughout the day, it offers curated refreshments and an evening ritual featuring Capella’s signature cocktail, alongside the Capella Moments program — a rotating calendar of complimentary cultural activations and experiences designed to immerse guests in Sydney’s creative landscape.
Special Offer
Sydney Contemporary guests can enjoy an exclusive discount of up to 20% on stays of two nights or more. Book through the link below or use SCAF26 at checkout. Valid for stays during 31 August until 6 September. For any enquiries, please contact [email protected] or +61 2 9071 5090.
24 Loftus St, Sydney
NSW 2000, Australia
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The EVE Hotel Sydney
Winner of a Michelin Key 2025, The EVE Hotel Sydney is a 102-room design-led luxury sanctuary in Redfern where art, culture and exceptional hospitality converge. Created in collaboration with some of Australia’s leading architects, designers and makers, the hotel celebrates thoughtful craftsmanship and contemporary Australian expression, with interiors and artworks woven throughout the guest experience.
This winter, The EVE presents Art House, a cultural season developed in partnership with Arts-Matter that explores the intersection of art, design and hospitality. Led by inaugural Art House artist Louise Olsen, co-founder of Dinosaur Designs, the season invites guests to discover new works and creative experiences throughout the hotel.
As Sydney Contemporary unfolds, Art House will culminate in The Object Show, a new immersive concept that offers a fresh perspective on experiencing art beyond the traditional gallery setting.
Carriageworks is located just over 2km from The EVE Hotel in Redfern, making it a quick 9-minute drive or a short 20-minute walk.
From rooftop dining to neighbourhood favourites, guests at The EVE are perfectly positioned to experience some of Sydney’s most exciting culinary destinations.
Lottie sits atop the hotel, serving vibrant Mexican-inspired cuisine alongside sweeping views and an intimate Mezcaleria. At the heart of the hotel, Bar Julius offers expertly crafted cocktails, wines and all-day dining in a richly layered setting inspired by European grand cafés.
Just beyond the hotel doors, guests can discover venues such as Olympus Dining, a contemporary Greek taverna; Island Radio, bringing the flavours of South East Asia to Redfern; R by Raita Noda, an intimate omakase experience; Regina La Pizzeria, celebrating classic Italian hospitality; Vitelli’s Upstairs, a New York-style Italian restaurant with old-world charm; and S’WICH, serving elevated sandwiches and salads throughout the day.
Together, The EVE and Wunderlich Lane offer a dynamic culinary destination on your doorstep, all within one of Sydney’s most creative neighbourhoods.
Special Offer
Sydney Contemporary guests can enjoy an exclusive discount of up to 20% on stays. Book through the link below. Valid for stays during 31 August until 10 September.
8 Baptist Street, Sydney
NSW 2016, Australia
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